Basic Parachute Training

The Basic Parachute Course (BCP) course is held by the RAF. Men from the following units regularly attend the course:

• Special Air Service (SAS)
• Special Boat Service (SBS)
• Elements of 3 Commando Brigade
  • Brigade Reconnaissance Force
  • 148 Bty Royal Artillery
• elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade
  • Parachute Regiment
  • Pathfinder Platoon
  • 7 Para RHA
  • 23 Engineering Regiment etc

To qualify for the course, candidates must have completed one of the following selection processes:

• Pre Parachute Selection (P Coy)
• Special Forces (SF) Selection (Test Week)
• Royal Marines Commando Course / All Arms Commando Course
• Special Observer Course
• Pathfinder Selection

The BCF is held at RAF Brize Norton and run by the No 1 Parachute Training School.

To complete the course, candidates much complete:

• 1000 ft single stick formation (no equipment)
• 1000 ft single stick formation (with equipment)
• 800 ft single stick formation (with equipment)
• 800 ft single stick formation (with equipment) at night
• 800 ft simultaneous stick formation (with equipment)
• 700 ft simultaneous stick formation (with equipment) at night
• 600 ft simultaneous stick formation (with equipment)

On successful completion of the Basic Parachute Course, the trainee can now wear the British Military Parachute Wings flash on their shoulder.

photo : US DoD

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